Little surprises

He leaned against the car. His fingers trembled as he loosened his tie. He didn't know why either, but it was hard to breathe. This situation made him even more nervous as she kept silent. So persistent! What was she hiding? He was pissed, as she didn't replie. His whole body was electrified from the moment he realized Lily was not home. Yeah, he was worried. Shit, she even managed to ditch her bodyguards at the first day. And that scared the shit out of him. It wasn't a good sign. Get yourself together, Valois!

"I have a personal rule about not fighting on the telephone. That's it..."

"We're not fighting, Lily darling. So cut the crap and tell me where you are!" He heard her snorting. What was wrong with her today?

"Stop! Don't treat me like a child. I have the right and freedom to go where I want, when I want!"

"Sorry to burst your little bubble, but since the moment we got married, I alone have been granted this right to determine where you go and when. We don't live in America !"

"Legally speaking, the marriage certificate is not valid."

Now she became ridiculous. She was his wife!

"Honey, you signed them, just because there's a different date on the paper doesn't make them illegal. Any judge would agree with me because the forgery is just perfect."

He opened his mouth to say something appeasing but what came out was, "It takes a very special kind of stupidity to pull off what you are trying to do."

"I'm not so sure! We just wanted to have a girls' night out tonight. But you're acting like a diva. Well, I didn't have to tell you everything. Such things are not something you talk about with your husband. I'm going to end this now. Since this isn't going to work anymore anyway. Allez, au revoir!" She hangs up. Crap! And she was scolding him!

He dialed her number again for the third time! He never had to call a woman that often before. Yet she did not pick up. For minutes, he stared at his cell phone. She did not answer. Alexandre was speechless. He glaceed at his watch. Dialing another number.

"I have her location." He heard the voice saying through the phone. He felt delighted.

"Excellent." This was good news. "Where is she?"

"A1 Zurich." Hugo reported. I beg your pardon? What was she doing in Switzerland? What was she up to?

"Thank you. Continue tracking their locator signal." He hung up. At least he knew where she was. Cold sweat was pouring down his back. Fuck! Actually, he knew exactly what she was looking for there. If her destination was Zurich. Shit! What was he gonna do next. His fingers were fast and even faster was his assistant. "Nicolas, I have to fly to Zurich. Get the plane ready. I'll be at the airport in an hour." He hung up, got in his car and drove off.

These women had him tied up in knots. Alexandre wanted to laugh because this situation was so fucking ironic. Never before did he had to chase a woman. Twice! But he felt kind of happy. A game. This was gonna be interesting.

If he was honest, he'd realized it this morning. She was quieter than usual. Well, actually she had always been rather reserved. Somehow lost in her own world. Sometimes a bit cheeky, but then shy again. Just around a hand full of people, she seemed to blossom. He was not one of them. Over time, they had become familiar. She told him what she wanted. Sometimes. Often he had to guess.

But he did it pretty well. Though they hadn't known each other for so long, but she wasn't difficult to read for him. He knew a whole spectacle had to take place in her mind. But Alexandre could only guess. Her face was like an open book to him. Everything was reflected on her face. Thoughts... Feelings...

He thought he knew everything, that he had everything under control. She had no idea how much she was telling him, and he liked that. To have the upper hand. That's what he thought. Until just a few hours ago. She had him cold. He didn't even know what was in the safe deposit box. Swiss banks! It wasn't as if he hadn't tried. But his little brother had made precautions. How had she even found out about it!? What a pity. He didn't like surprises, though. But the change wasn't bad either. He hit the gas. Whatever was in that locker, she couldn't get away from him!